Mern stack Lead

Overview

Remote
$70 - $75
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Authentication
Amazon Web Services
Express.js
MongoDB
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Job Details

Hi Professionals,

We are having an immediate opening for the below opening.

Job Title: MERN Lead/ Developer

Job Type: Contract

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Working Model: Remote

Year s of experience: 8-12 years

Salary: $70/hr - $75/hr

Job Description:

  • Architect, design, and develop full-stack applications using the MERN stack.
  • Build reusable React components with clean and maintainable code.
  • Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Express.js and Node.js.
  • Integrate front-end applications with backend services and cloud infrastructure.
  • Lead technical design and architecture decisions; mentor junior developers.
  • Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of applications.
  • Deploy and maintain applications on AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, etc.).
  • Participate in Agile development process including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices across the team.
  • 8-12years of hands-on experience in full-stack development using MERN stack.
  • Expert-level proficiency in React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.
  • Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript (preferred), and asynchronous programming.
  • Strong experience with AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, etc.
  • Solid knowledge of REST APIs and/or GraphQL design and implementation.
  • Experience with Git, GitHub/GitLab, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes a plus).
  • Understanding of modern authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).
  • Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect) is a strong plus.
  • Experience with SSR using Next.js or similar frameworks.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
  • Experience in agile product development and distributed teams.
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